"The next time we meet should be at the groundbreaking ceremony, right?"
"No, I'll come visit whenever I have time. Later, I'll send a working group over to cooperate with your work."
"That's how it should be. The project construction should also proceed as quickly as possible. We are waiting for Shanchi to drive employment and the development of the industrial chain."
"Our company's overall staff structure is relatively young. If there are any arrangements that aren't quite right later on, I hope Yang Ge can look after us."
Yang Zhenting smiled,
"That's what I should do. Serving businesses is our duty, rest assured."
Tan Jincheng knew very well what kind of consideration Tan Jincheng was talking about.
The North was still somewhat different from the South, but Tan Jincheng was actually overly worried; no one foolish enough would dare to cause trouble.
Petty thugs might go to small street shops for a free meal or collect protection fees, but would they dare to collect from companies like Ali or Tencent?
They're just lazy, not stupid!
The nation's largest electric vehicle industrial base—just this title alone makes Tianjin have to take it seriously.
Even in Hushi, it would receive corresponding treatment.
In Chenguantun Town, and even the entire Jinghai, Shanchi is a key enterprise, a key project, and the absolute No.1 in attracting investment this year.
Who would dare to interfere?
Yang Zhenting has also been in high spirits these days.
Originally, outsiders like him would face significant exclusion, and it was indeed so before.
But ever since Shanchi was introduced, everything changed.
Work has become much easier to carry out, and even Lao Chen finds him much more pleasing to the eye.
Lao Chen used to be afraid that Yang Zhenting would push him out, but now he's not.
The project was seized by Yang Zhenting from the jaws of danger.
It's only right that he relies on it for advancement during re-election.
Lao Chen himself also benefits from it; he will certainly advance further, perhaps to a position in the district, and his retirement benefits should also be increased.
"Tan Zong, I'm a crude person and not very good with words. Anyway, you can rest assured here. Xiao Yang and I will definitely keep a close eye on things for you. Come over more often when you have time, and then come to my house for dinner. But you really need to practice your alcohol tolerance; it's too poor."
"That won't do. I'm still thinking about maintaining my health. If you knock me out on your kang bed again next time, I definitely won't dare to go."
"Maintain what health? How old are you? I'm this old and haven't even thought about maintaining health,"
Lao Chen said with a grin.
When Tan Jincheng was organizing the donation, he tried to invite Tan Jincheng to visit their village and then to their home as a guest.
To his surprise, Tan Jincheng readily agreed, and after a big drinking session, Tan Jincheng was completely dazed.
The original 200,000 donation turned into 300,000, making Lao Chen overjoyed.
Lao Chen had a good impression of this young man.
He didn't have too much of a businessman's air about him, was shrewd and capable in his work, pursued profit while also being full of human touch.
When visiting poor households, he didn't dislike them and could pick up a blackened roasted corn cob and just start eating.
Moreover, he didn't eat their food for free, paying 2 yuan for each corn cob, not a single cent more.
But at the same time, he also promised to sponsor the family's children's education, giving them both face and substantial help.
Lao Chen was almost 60 years old, old enough to be Tan Jincheng's grandfather.
He could tell at a glance if he was putting on an act.
He really hadn't expected a child raised in the city to possess such character, providing due help while also knowing how to respect others' dignity and feelings.
"It's true that I grew up in the city, but my dad was also a rural person and had a tough childhood. I spent most of my summer and winter vacations in the countryside when I was little, and I often stole melons from relatives' and neighbors' fields and fruits from trees. Conditions weren't good, but everyone was quite tolerant of me."
This is a grateful young man.
I hope he can always maintain his original intention.
The town's top two leaders, along with some accompanying personnel, came to see him off, giving Tan Jincheng ample respect.
However, there could be no more delay.
Tan Jincheng clasped his hands together and said,
"Thank you all for your care these past few days. Let's gather again next time. If anyone has time, you're welcome to come to Beicang. I'll be sure to play the host then. But now I have to go to the airport, or I'll miss my flight."
"Alright, we won't delay Tan Zong any further. Let's meet again next time,"
Lao Chen said, extending his hand.
After shaking hands with everyone, Tan Jincheng and his entourage got into the car and drove towards the airport.
Tan Jincheng's cunning move of pitting three companies against each other made the work progress much smoother, and the approval from the land and resources department also came quickly.
With everyone united from top to bottom, the efficiency was truly unparalleled.
Tan Jincheng experienced for the first time the charm of a key project settling in a certain city.
That feeling of being surrounded and supported was truly exhilarating!
Perhaps this is the greatest allure of real enterprises, of factories, to entrepreneurs?
"What did Chun Ge and Zhou Jielun say?"
"They can cooperate, but they won't be able to arrange a time until July. Their June schedule is already fully booked."
"Good, that works then. After returning, have Zhou Ao write a marketing plan and promotion document. Online pre-heating will start in June."
July is perfect.
Students are also on vacation in July.
They may not be the main consumers, but they can go to the stores to join in the fun, indirectly driving customer traffic.
A few hours later, Tan Jincheng landed at Lishe International Airport.
Today is the 28th, a Sunday.
Tan Jincheng kept his promise, trying his best to return on the weekend.
Gu Qingqing also came to the airport to pick him up.
In Yongcheng at the end of May, the heat was already palpable.
Gu Qingqing, who liked to wear her hair in a ponytail, stood gracefully at the exit, dressed in a black and white striped sweater and blue jeans, waiting for Tan Jincheng.
Standing behind her was Liu Suman, also dressed smartly.
Women mature earlier than men.
If she weren't on campus, it would be hard to tell from Gu Qingqing's current demeanor that she is a university student, let alone a sophomore.
Sometimes Tan Jincheng would also wonder if teaching her business so early was depriving her of the fun she should have during her university life.
Shouldn't university students be carefree, eating, drinking, falling in love, and then cramming for exams at the end of each semester to avoid failing?
For someone like Gu Qingqing, who doesn't need to worry about her future, there's really no need to work so hard.
"Tonight we'll stay in the house next to the school and won't go back home yet,"
Tan Jincheng said, hugging Gu Qingqing.
"Isn't that bad? You're back, shouldn't you see Auntie and Jinyue first?"
Gu Qingqing whispered, blushing.
"It's fine, I'll have Liu Jie drive me back tomorrow morning."
Zeng Jixiang had already gone to Gusu.
Tan Jincheng asked Zhao Xinyi and Li Yaohui to return to Beicang first, and he instructed Zhao Xinyi on some matters regarding summer vacation marketing.
Zhao Xinyi felt her life had become utterly devoid of interest.
Being an assistant to an energetic and passionate boss tests not only one's mental capacity but also one's physical endurance.
Starting from her business trip to Yongkang in March, for over two months, wherever Tan Jincheng went, she followed.
If Tan Jincheng didn't rest, she couldn't rest.
Even if Tan Jincheng rested, she might still not get to rest.
It's truly a case of "the secretary handles everything".
Luckily, the latter part of the saying didn't apply, otherwise, even with a five-figure salary, she wouldn't live long enough to enjoy it.
Her best friend once joked, asking if it was great to be a secretary to a handsome billionaire younger than herself, and if there was a chance to get to the top in one step.
Zhao Xinyi just wanted to tell her,
"You'll know if you try it yourself; this guy is simply a workaholic!"
Wanting to get to the top in one step was simply dreaming.
If he didn't have a girlfriend, Zhao Xinyi would even think the boss didn't like women or men, only work.
Zhao Xinyi's despairing look amused Tan Jincheng:
"Don't make that face. Just get through the next half-month, and then I'll let you rest for a few more days."
"Okay, got it. Let's go, Li Ge."
Zhao Xinyi pouted.
A vacation? You're just giving me empty promises again.
The term "giving empty promises" was also learned from the boss.
Whether it's "riding the hype" or "traffic," the boss could only spout new buzzwords.
Initially, they left people at a loss, but upon closer thought, they were quite interesting.
After Zhao Xinyi left, Gu Qingqing smiled,
"Look how you've worn out Zhao Jie. How tiring must this job be? You really don't know how to be gentle with women."
"Be gentle with women? I pay her a five-figure monthly salary, not for being gentle with women. Being my assistant isn't that easy,"
Tan Jincheng retorted, pouting.
Tan Jincheng didn't have many personal connections.
Few of his high school classmates could be fully recognized.
Those who were still studying were still studying, and those who weren't weren't capable of much.
In terms of talent, he could only start cultivating from his own assistants.
Therefore, his demands for assistants were also high.
First and foremost was focus.
It was okay to have a bit of a temper normally, but when working, they absolutely had to be serious and focused.
Now that the business was getting bigger and bigger, Zhang Xuhui was forced to manage the Didu branch.
Soon, a person in charge would also need to be sent to Tianjin.
Tan Jincheng was currently fretting over who would be suitable to send.
Liu Suman, driving in the front seat, couldn't help but smile.
This young boss was quite interesting.
He was somewhat like a military leader, not caring whether it was male or female.
It was just that the boss's girlfriend was a bit naive, asking the boss to be gentle with women.
"I forgot to ask you last night, why do you still chat with Xiao Liu so often?"
"We chat often! Ever since we exchanged contact information the first time, we've been chatting from time to time. Didn't you know?"
"I really didn't know that. I usually only contact her when there's something to do and haven't asked about other things. What could you two possibly have to talk about?"
"There are many topics to talk about. She's about the same age as me, and we have many common interests."
"That's true, she's only two months younger than you,"
Tan Jincheng replied, looking Gu Qingqing up and down.
Is a two-month difference that significant? Compared to Qingqing, Liu Yifei is so much richer, she even owns an airport.
"What are you looking at?"
Gu Qingqing felt a little unnerved by Tan Jincheng's gaze.
"Nothing. Liu Jie, drive faster. I've been too tired recently and need to go back and rest,"
Tan Jincheng said dismissively.
The last time he ate meat was on Labor Day.
After more than 20 days without the taste of meat, the energetic Boss Tan couldn't take it anymore.
(End of chapter)